James Kinchen

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James Kinchen
Born (1958-03-01) March 1, 1958 (age 66)
San Diego, California
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Heat
Statistics
Weight(s) Middleweight
Super-middleweight
Light-heavyweight
Height5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (177 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights60
Wins49
Wins by KO34
Losses9
Draws2

James Kinchen (born March 1, 1958) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1980 to 1992. [1] Nicknamed "The Heat", Kinchen is best known for his bout against Thomas Hearns for the inaugural WBO super middleweight title. He also challenged twice for world titles at light heavyweight.

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Amateur career

Kinchen started his career out of McKinney, Texas as a three-time Golden Gloves champion, as well as three-time Southwestern AAU champion. He ended his amateur career with a record of 127-12.

Professional career

Kinchen made his professional debut on August 8, 1980, defeating O'Daniel Marks via first-round knockout (KO) at the Dallas Convention Center. He won his first title on November 24, 1984, stopping Alex Ramos via ninth-round KO for the USBA middleweight title. [2] He later captured the vacant NABF super middleweight title on October 13, 1988 with a unanimous decision victory over Marvin Mack. [3] Less than a month later he challenged Thomas Hearns for the newly-created WBO super middleweight title, replacing an injured Fulgencio Obelmejias. [4] Kinchen knocked Hearns down in the fourth round of the fight, but ultimately lost a close majority decision. [4] Kinchen also challenged for the WBA and IBF light-heavyweight world titles.

Professional boxing record

49 Wins (34 KOs), 9 Losses (4 KOs), 2 Draws
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Loss12-0 Flag of the United States.svg Ernesto MagdalenoTKO823/04/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, U.S.
Win1-5 Flag of Mexico.svg Guillermo ChávezKO429/08/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Lakeside, California, U.S.
Loss30-4-2 Flag of the United States.svg Charles Williams TKO220/04/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For IBF light-heavyweight title [5]
Win16-13-1 Flag of the United States.svg Tim WilliamsPTS1007/06/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Win7-10-1 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Jorge Amparo PTS1001/03/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Palm Springs, California, U.S.
Loss25-0 Flag of the United States.svg Virgil Hill TKO124/10/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Bismarck Civic Center, Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S.For WBA light-heavyweight title
Win15-17-3 Flag of the United States.svg Stacy McSwainTKO508/06/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Trump Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss22-0 Flag of France.svg Christophe Tiozzo PTS1031/03/1989 Flag of France.svg Issy-les-Moulineaux, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Loss45-3 Flag of the United States.svg Thomas Hearns MD12 04/11/1988 Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For inaugural WBO super-middleweight title
Lost NABF super-middleweight title
Win17-7-1 Flag of the United States.svg Marvin MackUD1213/10/1988 Flag of the United States.svg Stateline, Nevada, U.S.Won NABF super-middleweight title
Win3-4 Flag of Mexico.svg Juan HernándezUD1019/05/1988 Flag of the United States.svg El Cortez Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
Win0-1 Flag of the United States.svg James WilliamsKO402/05/1988 Flag of Mexico.svg Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Win7-18-2 Flag of the United States.svg Ricky LockeKO317/03/1988 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego, California, U.S.
Win9-15 Flag of the United States.svg Antonio AdameKO226/02/1988 Flag of Mexico.svg Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Win14-3-1 Flag of the United States.svg Tim WilliamsPTS1227/01/1988 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego, California, U.S.Won California light-heavyweight title
Win11-3-3 Flag of the United States.svg Milford KempUD1019/11/1987 Flag of the United States.svg El Cortez Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
Loss8-7-3 Flag of the United States.svg Larry MusgroveTD325/08/1987 Flag of the United States.svg Reseda Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.
Win18-9 Flag of the United States.svg Randy SmithUD1018/06/1987 Flag of the United States.svg El Cortez Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
Loss63-3-2 Flag of Argentina.svg Juan Roldán TKO9 06/04/1987 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Loss19-3 Flag of the United States.svg Iran Barkley SD1017/10/1986 Flag of the United States.svg Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Win14-4 Flag of the United States.svg Frank MintonKO711/07/1986 Flag of the United States.svg Sahara Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win12-2 Flag of the United States.svg Frank MintonTKO930/07/1985 Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win23-8-1 Flag of the United States.svg Buster Drayton PTS1014/04/1985 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, England
Loss20-0 Flag of the United States.svg James Shuler SD1216/02/1985 Flag of the United States.svg The Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For NABF middleweight title
Win21-2-2 Flag of the United States.svg Alex Ramos KO924/11/1984 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.Won USBA middleweight title
Draw3-3 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Jorge Amparo PTS1026/09/1984 Flag of the United States.svg Harrah's Marina, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win18-3-1 Flag of the United States.svg Erwin WilliamsTKO925/05/1984 Flag of the United States.svg San Jose, California, U.S.
Win2-2 Flag of the United States.svg Al RankinTKO326/02/1984 Flag of the United States.svg Beaumont Civic Center, Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
Win40-10-1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Murray Sutherland UD1019/11/1983 Flag of the United States.svg St. Joseph Civic Arena, Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
Win0-1 Flag of the United States.svg Juan DiazTKO213/08/1983 Flag of the United States.svg The Dunes, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win3-10-2 Flag of Mexico.svg José MirelesKO116/07/1983 Flag of the United States.svg State Fair Coliseum, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Win13-15-6 Flag of the United States.svg Felton MarshallTKO928/05/1983 Flag of the United States.svg Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win7-20-1 Flag of the United States.svg Fred ReedKO119/05/1983 Flag of the United States.svg North Park Palisade Gardens, San Diego, California, U.S.
Win1-4Ernesto CaballeroTKO807/04/1983 Flag of the United States.svg North Park Palisade Gardens, San Diego, California, U.S.
Win15-8 Flag of the United States.svg Mike ClarkPTS1020/01/1983 Flag of the United States.svg North Park Palisade Gardens, San Diego, California, U.S.
Win19-6 Flag of the United States.svg Ralph MoncriefPTS1031/10/1982 Flag of the United States.svg Great Gorge Resort, McAfee, New Jersey, U.S.
Win28-20-4 Flag of the United States.svg Tommy HowardKO1030/09/1982 Flag of the United States.svg North Park Palisade Gardens, San Diego, California, U.S.
Win10-0-1 Flag of the United States.svg Odell HadleyUD1005/09/1982 Flag of the United States.svg St. Joseph Civic Arena, Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
Win10-20-1 Flag of the United States.svg Joe GonsalvesKO527/08/1982 Flag of the United States.svg San Jose, California, U.S.
Win13-7-1 Flag of the United States.svg Alejo RodriguezKO423/05/1982 Flag of the United States.svg Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win15-4 Flag of the United States.svg Leroy Green, Jr.TKO927/03/1982 Flag of the United States.svg Playboy Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win40-20-1 Flag of the United States.svg Rudy RoblesUD1017/02/1982 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win4-8-2 Flag of the United States.svg Marvin SandersKO1013/01/1982 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win2-8 Flag of the United States.svg Jesse AvilaTKO628/11/1981 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win14-6 Flag of the United States.svg Ronnie BrownKO604/11/1981 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win2-0-2 Flag of the United States.svg Everett ConklinKO630/09/1981 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Draw2-0 Flag of the United States.svg Everett ConklinPTS821/08/1981 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win1-23-3 Flag of the United States.svg Adolfo RivasKO229/07/1981 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win-- Darryl Womack KO208/07/1981 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win0-11 Flag of the United States.svg Ruben RasconKO117/06/1981 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win14-10-1 Flag of the United States.svg James WilliamsKO212/06/1981 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
Win-- Flag of the United States.svg Eddie CasperKO203/06/1981 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win5-5 Flag of the United States.svg Mike HutchinsonKO301/05/1981 Flag of the United States.svg Sea World Pavilion, San Diego, California, U.S.
Win2-15 Flag of the United States.svg Larry MeyersKO215/04/1981 Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win12-14-1 Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy OwensPTS625/03/1981 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win2-2 Flag of the United States.svg Danny KirkKO118/02/1981 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win-- Flag of the United States.svg Fred GarciaKO228/01/1981 Flag of the United States.svg Sea World Pavilion, San Diego, California, U.S.
Win0-1 Flag of the United States.svg Henry DrummondPTS421/01/1981 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win8-8-1 Flag of the United States.svg Larry RayfordTKO223/09/1980 Flag of the United States.svg Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Win--O'Daniel MarksKO108/08/1980 Flag of the United States.svg Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.

Pro Boxing Titles

Personal life

Kinchen now resides in San Diego, California. Also a convert to the Church of God in Christ, longtime member now Pastor of Helping Hand COGIC.

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References

  1. ↑ James “The Heat” Kinchen: A Look Back at a Top Contender, Ringside Report, September 11, 2015
  2. ↑ "Kinchen dethrones Ramos by stopping him in ninth". Miami Herald . November 26, 1984. p. 283. Retrieved February 15, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ Sneddon, Steve (October 14, 1988). "Kinchen beats Mack to Punch". Reno Gazette-Journal . p. 19. Retrieved February 15, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  4. 1 2 Peters, Ken (November 6, 1988). "Hearns survives scare in 'tuneup'". The Record . p. 283. Retrieved February 15, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ Kinchen Sinks for Williams in 2nd Round, LA Times, April 21, 1991
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